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The Sting
1973 129 min United States of America PG 16+
★8.8
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: George Roy Hill
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Description
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Budget:
$5.5M
US Gross:
$156M
Worldwide:
$159.62M
Starring
Paul Newman
Actor
Robert Redford
Actor
Robert Shaw
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Musical Adaptation
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Adapted Screenplay (Unpublished Material or True Facts)
Key opinion
The Sting is widely regarded as a quintessential crime-comedy classic, celebrated for its impeccable production design and the charismatic chemistry between leads Paul Newman and Robert Redford. While modern viewers may find its deliberate pace and plot twists predictable, the film remains a landmark achievement in heist cinema, bolstered by a memorable score and expert direction.
| Acting | The chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford anchors the film, elevating it beyond a standard heist procedural. | |
| Production | The production design and costume work create an incredibly immersive, authentic, and stylish representation of 1930s Chicago. | |
| Acting | Robert Shaw’s performance as the mobster Lonnegan provides a grounded and compelling antagonist that anchors the film's dramatic tension. | |
| Score | The Scott Joplin-infused score is a foundational element that defines the film's lighthearted yet sophisticated atmosphere. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed by some as an engaging, classic construction, while others argue its deliberate tempo and predictable twists may feel dated to modern audiences. |